Rare 2022 Quarter Errors Worth Money (Full List with Pictures)

A 2022 American Women Quarter with the “Drooling George” die gouge has sold for $1,900, and estimates for the rarest “Vomit Comet” die clash on the Sally Ride design reach $10,000. The complete 2022 quarter error list covers nine distinct named varieties across the inaugural American Women Quarters series, with values running from $100 “Weeping Wong” die chips to those four- and five-figure headline errors. This was also the first year the Mint used Laura Gardin Fraser’s right-facing Washington portrait — and that new obverse die generated errors of its own. Here’s every documented error, sorted by value, with pricing and identification details.

1. 2022 Quarter “Weeping Wong” Die Chip Error (Up to $100)

Die chips form when small fragments break off the striking die’s surface. Metal fills the void and transfers as a raised blob onto every coin the damaged die strikes.

On 2022 Anna May Wong quarters, a specific die chip landed on Wong’s right cheek in a position that makes it look like a teardrop rolling down her face. The “Weeping Wong” — also called “Tear Drop” — is the only named die chip variety on the Anna May Wong design. Wong was the first Chinese American Hollywood star, and the teardrop placement adds an unintended emotional layer to her portrait. The chip needs to sit in the correct cheek position to qualify.

Value: “Weeping Wong” die chips on circulated Anna May Wong quarters trade for $20–$50. Clear examples on uncirculated coins push $75–$100. No major auction house has featured this variety as a standalone lot. The market lives on eBay and collector forums. Generic die chips on Anna May Wong quarters without the teardrop positioning bring $5–$15.

How to Identify: Flip to the reverse of a 2022 Anna May Wong quarter and examine her right cheek under a loupe. The die chip appears as a small raised blob positioned to look like a tear falling from the eye area.

The blob should be raised and smooth with the same luster as the surrounding coin. Compare against confirmed “Weeping Wong” photos — the chip must sit on the cheek below the eye in a teardrop-consistent position.

Don’t confuse with post-mint damage, which creates rough marks. Die chips are smooth-topped and struck in. Also check that the chip isn’t on the forehead, chin, or neck — off-position chips don’t qualify. Fastest confirmation: raised smooth blob on Wong’s cheek below the eye, matching the teardrop position.

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2. 2022 Quarter “Nose Piercing” Die Chip Error (Up to $200)

This error appears on the shared obverse — the new right-facing Washington portrait used on all five 2022 American Women Quarter designs. A die chip landed on Washington’s nose in a position that resembles a small nose ring or stud.

The 2022 obverse was the first time the Mint used Laura Gardin Fraser’s original 1931 design — a right-facing Washington that had been rejected 90 years earlier in favor of John Flanagan’s left-facing version. So the very first year of the new portrait produced a die chip that gives Washington modern body jewelry. The chip can appear on any of the five reverse designs since they all share the same obverse.

Value: “Nose Piercing” die chips on circulated 2022 quarters trade for $30–$100. Clear, well-positioned examples on uncirculated coins push $100–$200. The variety can appear on Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Wilma Mankiller, Nina Otero-Warren, or Anna May Wong reverses — the obverse die is shared. No specific reverse design commands a premium over the others for this obverse error.

How to Identify: Examine Washington’s nose on the obverse of any 2022 American Women Quarter. The “Nose Piercing” appears as a small raised blob on the side or tip of the nose, positioned to resemble a nose stud or ring.

This is an obverse error, so check the Washington side regardless of which reverse design the coin carries. The blob should be raised and smooth with matching luster.

Don’t confuse with a random contact mark. Die chips are smooth-topped and consistent across multiple coins from the same die. If your chip matches the known “Nose Piercing” position, check whether the reverse design affects the price — it doesn’t for this obverse error. Fastest confirmation: raised blob on Washington’s nose on the new right-facing 2022 portrait.

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3. 2022 Quarter “In Cod We Trust” Die Chip Error (Up to $300)

A die chip in the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” altered the letter “G” on certain 2022 Nina Otero-Warren quarters, making it resemble a “C.” The result reads “IN COD WE TRUST” — as if the nation had pledged its faith to a fish.

This is a classic letter-altering die chip. The chip filled part of the “G” in a way that closed the letter’s opening, transforming it visually into a “C.” Letter-altering chips that create readable — and humorous — alternative text have a long history of driving prices above what the underlying defect would normally bring. The “In Cod” variety trades on its novelty factor.

Value: “In Cod We Trust” examples on circulated Nina Otero-Warren quarters trade for $5–$75. Clear letter alteration on uncirculated coins pushes $100–$300. No major auction house has featured this specific variety. The market is collector-driven on eBay and forums. The chip must alter the “G” clearly enough that a casual observer reads “COD” — partial alterations that still look like “G” bring less.

How to Identify: Examine the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” on the obverse of a 2022 Nina Otero-Warren quarter. Focus on the “G” — a die chip should have filled part of the letter’s interior, closing the gap and making it resemble a “C.”

Use a loupe to confirm the alteration is raised metal (die chip) rather than a filled-in scratch or dirt. The chip should have the same luster as surrounding elements.

Not every weak “G” qualifies. Wear can close letters too, but worn coins show uniform detail loss across all lettering. A die chip alters one specific letter while everything else stays sharp. Fastest confirmation: clearly readable “COD” with sharp surrounding detail on a 2022 Nina Otero-Warren quarter.

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4. 2022 Quarter Nina Otero-Warren “Nose Scars” Error (Up to $350)

Die marks on the reverse of certain 2022 Nina Otero-Warren quarters left raised lines across the portrait’s nose area — scratches on the die that transferred as raised marks on every coin struck by that die.

Unlike die cracks, which follow internal stress fractures, die scratches are straight and consistent — they were physically scraped into the die surface during manufacturing or maintenance. On the Otero-Warren reverse, the scratches cross the nose in positions that look like facial scars. The marks need to be raised (struck in) rather than recessed (post-mint scratches) to qualify as a genuine die variety.

Value: “Nose Scars” examples on circulated Nina Otero-Warren quarters trade for $50–$150. Clear, prominent marks on uncirculated coins push $200–$350. The market is primarily eBay-based. The more dramatic and visible the scars across the nose, the higher the price.

How to Identify: Examine the reverse portrait of Nina Otero-Warren. Look for one or more raised lines crossing the nose area. The lines should be raised — run your fingernail across them and they should catch upward.

Die scratches are straight and consistent in depth. They appear on every coin from the affected die, so if you find one, others exist. Don’t confuse with post-mint scratches, which are recessed and show metal displacement.

Compare to a normal Nina Otero-Warren quarter. The scars should be immediately visible on the nose area. Fastest confirmation: raised straight lines across the nose that catch your fingernail upward.

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5. 2022 Quarter “Nesting Bird” Die Crack Error (Up to $1,000)

Die cracks form when the steel die fractures from repeated stress. On certain 2022 Maya Angelou quarters, a die crack near the bird on the reverse created the appearance of the bird building a nest — a twig-like line extending from its beak.

The Maya Angelou reverse shows a bird with outstretched wings and a rising sun behind it. The die crack originates near the bird’s head and extends outward in a way that mimics a branch or twig being carried for nest construction. This visual association — a bird doing what birds do — is what earned the variety its name. The crack needs to be in the correct position relative to the bird’s beak to qualify as the “Nesting Bird” variety.

Value: “Nesting Bird” die cracks on circulated Maya Angelou quarters trade for $20–$100. Strong examples with clear nest-like positioning on uncirculated coins push $200–$1,000. CoinValueChecker reports uncirculated examples reaching $1,000. The crack’s proximity to the bird’s beak and the visual clarity of the “nesting” effect determine the price.

How to Identify: Flip to the reverse of a 2022 Maya Angelou quarter and examine the bird’s head area. The “Nesting Bird” crack appears as a raised line extending from near the beak, looking like a twig or branch the bird is carrying.

The line should be raised, not recessed. Die cracks follow irregular paths — this one happens to originate in the right spot to create the nesting illusion.

Not every die crack near the bird qualifies. The crack must extend from near the beak in a direction consistent with a bird carrying material. Cracks through the wing or tail area are generic die cracks. Fastest confirmation: raised crack line near the bird’s beak that resembles a twig being carried.

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6. 2022 Quarter Sally Ride “Ghost Comet Tail” Error (Up to $1,250)

A die clash transfers ghost images from one die onto the other when they strike without a planchet between them. On 2022 Sally Ride quarters, the obverse Washington portrait clashed onto the reverse die, leaving faint ghost lines near Sally Ride’s figure and the space shuttle window.

The Sally Ride reverse shows her through a shuttle window with a comet-like streak. When the obverse clashes onto the reverse die, additional streaks appear — ghost lines that look like extra comet trails. These “Ghost Comet Tails” add phantom motion to the space scene. The clash marks are incuse (sunken) and show up best under angled lighting.

Value: “Ghost Comet Tail” examples on circulated Sally Ride quarters trade for $50–$300. Strong clash marks with clearly visible ghost trails on uncirculated coins push $500–$1,250. CoinValueChecker reports a collector paying $1,250 for an uncirculated example. The clarity and extent of the ghost trails determine the price — faint marks requiring 20x magnification trade at the low end.

How to Identify: Examine the reverse of a 2022 Sally Ride quarter under angled lighting. Tilt the coin slowly and look for faint streaks or lines near the shuttle window and Sally Ride’s figure that don’t match the standard design.

The ghost images are incuse (sunken), not raised. They appear as faint impressions of Washington’s portrait elements — hair lines, jaw contour — ghosting across the space scene. Use a single directional light source for best visibility.

Don’t confuse with circulation scratches, which are random and recessed. Ghost Comet Tails follow the contour of the clashed Washington portrait. Fastest confirmation: recognizable Washington portrait elements ghosting across the Sally Ride reverse under angled light.

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7. 2022 Quarter Wilma Mankiller Retained Cud Error (Up to $1,500)

A retained die break occurs when part of the die cracks but stays in place — the broken section shifts slightly, creating a raised ridge on every coin it strikes. On 2022 Wilma Mankiller quarters, a major die break affected both obverse and reverse simultaneously.

The obverse shows a retained break near Washington’s rim, while the reverse carries a vertical die crack through the Mankiller portrait — crossing her cheek in a position that earned its own “Scarface” designation. Some examples also show a deformed letter “C” in “PRINCIPAL CHIEF” where the die break distorted the letter. The coins-value.com guide calls this “the most valuable confirmed circulation error” in the 2022 American Women series.

Value: Wilma Mankiller retained cud examples on circulated quarters trade for $150–$600. Dramatic examples with both the obverse break and reverse “Scarface” crack on uncirculated coins push $1,000–$1,500. CoinValueChecker reports some examples reaching $1,500. The combination of obverse retained break plus reverse Scarface crack plus deformed “C” on a single coin drives the highest prices.

How to Identify: Check the obverse for a raised ridge near the rim — the retained die break. Flip to the reverse and look for a vertical raised line crossing Mankiller’s cheek — the Scarface crack. Also check the “C” in “PRINCIPAL CHIEF” for distortion.

The obverse break should be raised and smooth-topped. The reverse crack should catch your fingernail upward. These are die-made defects — they appear on every coin from the affected die pair.

Not every die crack on a Mankiller quarter qualifies. The crack must cross the cheek for the Scarface designation. Fastest confirmation: obverse retained break near rim plus vertical crack across Mankiller’s cheek on the reverse.

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8. 2022 Quarter “Drooling George” Die Gouge Error (Up to $1,900)

A die gouge is a deep scratch cut into the die’s surface during maintenance. On 2022 quarters, a specific die gouge on the shared obverse runs from Washington’s mouth downward toward the chin — making it look like Washington is drooling.

Since all five 2022 designs share the same obverse die type, the “Drooling George” can appear on any reverse — Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Wilma Mankiller, Nina Otero-Warren, or Anna May Wong. The Maya Angelou pairing reportedly commands the highest premium because it was the first design released. CoinValueChecker documents sales up to $1,900 for high-grade examples. The drool line must be in the correct mouth-to-chin position.

Value: “Drooling George” examples on circulated quarters trade for $8–$100 depending on the drool line’s visibility. Uncirculated examples with clear, prominent drool lines push $300–$1,900. The $1,900 represents a high-grade Maya Angelou pairing. Other design pairings trade for $300–$500 in comparable condition. The drool must be immediately visible — subtle marks requiring magnification bring the low end.

How to Identify: Examine the obverse of any 2022 American Women Quarter. Look for a raised line or mark running from Washington’s mouth downward toward the chin. The “drool” should be raised — a die gouge transfers as raised metal.

Run your fingernail across the mark. A die gouge catches upward because it’s raised. A post-mint scratch catches downward. The gouge should follow a consistent path from mouth to chin, not wander randomly.

Check which reverse design is paired — Maya Angelou commands the top premium. Not every mark near Washington’s mouth qualifies. The gouge must create a clear drool-like visual from the mouth area. Fastest confirmation: raised line from Washington’s mouth toward chin on the new right-facing 2022 portrait.

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9. 2022 Quarter Sally Ride “Vomit Comet” Die Clash Error (Up to $10,000)

A die clash happens when the obverse and reverse dies strike each other without a planchet. The force transfers ghost images between the dies. On 2022 Sally Ride quarters, a particularly strong clash created dramatic ghost imagery — and the nickname reflects what happens to astronauts in zero gravity.

The “Vomit Comet” shows bold, unmistakable ghost images — not the faint traces of a typical clash. Washington’s portrait ghosts prominently across the reverse space scene, or the shuttle and comet elements ghost across Washington’s obverse, creating a coin where both designs seem to bleed through each other. The nickname references the KC-135 aircraft NASA uses for zero-gravity training, which earned its name for the nausea it induces. Strong Vomit Comet examples are visible without magnification.

Value: The CoinKnow guide estimates the strongest “Vomit Comet” die clash examples at up to $10,000. The coins-value.com guide estimates $500–$1,000+ for dramatic examples. No specific Heritage, Stack’s Bowers, or GreatCollections sale has been documented at the $10,000 level — the market is still developing for this recent series. Moderate clash examples on circulated coins trade for $50–$300. Strong clashes visible to the naked eye on uncirculated coins push $500–$1,000+.

How to Identify: Examine both sides of a 2022 Sally Ride quarter under angled lighting. The “Vomit Comet” shows strong ghost images from the opposite die — Washington’s portrait elements (hair, jaw, eye) visibly impressed into the reverse space scene, or shuttle elements ghosting across Washington.

The ghost images are incuse (sunken). Use angled lighting and tilt slowly. On strong examples, the clash marks are visible without magnification — that’s what separates a Vomit Comet from a Ghost Comet Tail. The Ghost Comet is subtle; the Vomit Comet is bold.

Strong Vomit Comets should show multiple recognizable design elements from the opposite die, not just a single faint line. Fastest confirmation: bold, unmistakable ghost images from the opposite design visible without magnification on a Sally Ride quarter.

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Conclusion

The 2022 American Women Quarter error spectrum runs from $100 “Weeping Wong” die chips to an estimated $10,000 “Vomit Comet” that’s still finding its market level. The confirmed sales top out at $1,900 for the “Drooling George” die gouge and $1,500 for the Wilma Mankiller retained cud. No major auction house has yet handled these varieties — the market lives on eBay and dealer channels. A 10x loupe, angled lighting for clash marks, and side-by-side comparison with a normal coin cover the identification basics for all nine named varieties here.